US government sets $564 million for biofuel projects

US Dept. of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced in early December the selection of 19 integrated biorefinery projects to receive up to $564 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate construction and operation of pilot, demonstration and commercial-scale facilities. The projects in 15 states will validate refining technologies and help lay the foundation for full commercial-scale development of a biomass industry in the US.

US Dept. of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced in early December the selection of 19 integrated biorefinery projects to receive up to $564 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate construction and operation of pilot, demonstration and commercial-scale facilities. The projects in 15 states will validate refining technologies and help lay the foundation for full commercial-scale development of a biomass industry ...